The Beautiful Mess: 29 weeks and whoa....slow down!

So this week Cooper went from barely "hopping" around to full out crawling and PULLING UP!!! what?!?!? since when do 6 and 1/2 month olds crawl and pull up all in the same week!?!?! So recap of our week...
Friday we headed to Winston. That evening I went to help my brother and my almost sister in law put together programs for the wedding this weekend. We worked hard until 11 and got them all finished! Saturday morning I worked at the YMCA for the first time (in the nursery). It was definitely an adventure....it was wild! :) Cooper stayed with my mom and they had a great time playing! While I worked, Carrington went to Pinnacle to do the Marine Corps Mud Run. He ran last year and enjoyed it, so he did it again this year. I wish Coop and I could have gone up with him, it's always fun to watch, but working and making a little money was a wiser choice at this point! :) Sunday we headed up to Fancy Gap, VA for a family reunion. It was a beautiful day and so great to be in the mountains! Cooper had fun playing with a couple balls in the grass with a gorgeous view! :) On our way back home we stopped at a produce stand and got lots of fresh produce to make some baby food. I've been making a little each night since then and freezing it so that we have it ready. We now have frozen zucchini, peaches, pears, sweet potatoes, green beans, and squash! Monday, I had to work again at the YMCA so Cooper stayed with Carrington's mom. They played until he dropped...and he took an almost 2 hour nap! That's definitely not the norm for him! Monday evening we finally headed back home! Tuesday Cooper and I went to Leah's to have a play date with her, Carter, Katherine, and Olivia. This was our last chance to get together before sweet little Madison makes her appearance. According to Leah she will be here on Saturday, the 16th. That works for me too because I'll be able to go visit! :) Yesterday we drove to Raleigh and had lunch at school and visited a little bit. Then we went to the bank to meet someone who was buying our car. :( we got that all squared away and she drove off in my beloved fusion! :( I've never really felt an attachment to a vehicle but I was very sad to see this one go! I have loved that car...we brought our baby home in that car. However, right now, getting rid of a car payment was the best decision for us. And if it means it makes things a little easier, financially, for me to be able to stay home....then I'm on board! :)
This weekend we have my brother's wedding and I'm throwing a shower for John and Sara....be sure to come back next week to see how those were! We are SURE to be pooped by Monday! :)

At 29 weeks Cooper:

crawls all over the place! we've had to start putting the play yard gates up to keep him more contained in one room!
pulls up on things! He definitely understands the concept and works VERY hard at pulling himself up to thing! His balance is still a bit wobbly but if he can' manage to balance himself, her definitely has the strength, and determination, to stand there indefinitely! Whoa lil man...slow down! :)
is finally out of the sling in his baby bath tub! I know, he probably technically outgrew this a long time ago, but what can I say....the boy likes to kick back and relax while taking his bath! He now seems to really enjoy sitting up in the bath and playing with the bubbles. He's also really good at spotting something in the water that he wants and going after it!
has tried squash and seems to really enjoy it!
is using the sippy cup! We've only tried it a few times but he LOVES holding it, whether he's actualyl drinking from it or not! We got a transitional cup that doesn't spill until to spout is slightly squeezed, which allows the water to flow freely. He doesn't have to suck at all to get the water out, which is great for him learning the concept of the cup. Even after only a couple uses he's gotten the idea that you hold it and squeeze the spout.....granted, most of the water runs down his chin and onto his shirt...but we'll get there!
has tried baby puffs! We bought some of the organic puffs at the grocery store the other day (sweet potato flavored) and he's not real sure what to make of them. Since he doesn't quite get to concept of gumming things or chomping on them, I only gave him a little piece of one and he pushed it around in his mouth a little bit then held his mouth open like "get this things out of there!" He's gradually getting the hang of it though.
wears 6 month or 6-9 month clothes pretty consistently. In PJ's he can wear 9 month just because of the length. Pants, at 6-9 months are sometimes a bit loose on his little belly!
is a little more "regular" now....we haven't had anymore days on end without poop....that have then resulted in a poopsplosion...whew (knock on wood)!